Spin a wheel? Make a deal? Win a new car or a trip to paradise?! This list has the top 10 best game shows on TV to watch right now, featuring fan favorites that have kept audiences entertained for decades.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the Game Show Network or just love the thrill of watching contestants take on outrageous challenges, this list is your ultimate guide. From Family Feud to Split Second, you’ll get to watch your favorite game show hosts run the stage with their signature charm and energy. Whether it’s classic trivia or high-stakes prizes, this list will help game show fanatics stay up to date on the most exciting game shows available right now.
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TOP 10 GAME TV SHOWS TO WATCH
Below is your go-to list of best game shows to watch on TV right now. Whether you’re looking for a single episode to pass the time or you just can’t get enough of your favorite game show and want to watch full seasons, you can’t go wrong with the shows listed below.
1. ‘Family Feud’
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Family Feud is not your average game show. It’s an exhilarating frenzy of friendly competition between families led by the quick and comedic host, Steve Harvey. The humorous answers and candid reactions of participants will have you laughing out loud throughout every episode. Watch different families participate for the ultimate prize and bragging rights on Family Feud.
2. ‘Wheel of Fortune’
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Wheel of Fortune offers an irresistible merger of luck, strategy and rapid-fire trivia. Watch contestants spin the iconic wheel and solve word puzzles for lavish prizes as they interact with long time hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White. This game show promises to test your trivia skills, offers plenty of unexpected turns of events and a whirlwind of emotions from the often eclectic and always passionate contestants.
3. ‘Jeopardy!’
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One of the most popular trivia shows of all time. What is … Jeopardy!? Jeopardy! pits some of the most competitive trivia masters in the country against each other, each vying to amass as big a pool of winnings as possible while answering in the iconic, inverted answer-question format. Watch as contestants bring their vast knowledge to bear across a wide range of categories to test their brainpower and mettle.
4. ‘Let’s Make a Deal’
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On Let’s Make a Deal, hosted by Wayne Brady, contestants known as traders negotiate with the host for a prize of their choosing or a chance at a bigger prize from a pool of unknown possibilities. The contestants never know if they’ll get a prize worth far more or something completely useless if they opt for the mystery item. The results aren’t always fun for the trader, but you can bet it’s always exciting to watch!
5. ‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’
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Get ready for a high-stakes, star-studded affair as your favorite celebrities step up to the podium on the famous quiz show, Celebrity Jeopardy!. Famous faces take a break from their usual roles to vie for the chance to win big money for their chosen charities. With every correct trivia answer, they showcase a different side of their intellect and wits, all while supporting a noble cause.
Experience the suspense, joy and competitive spirit of Celebrity Jeopardy! and see your favorite celebrities in a whole new light as they turn their fame into a force for good.
6. ‘Deal or No Deal Island’
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Following in the footsteps of its successful parent show Deal or No Deal, Deal or No Deal Island is a thrilling adventure that mixes the original luck-based show with elements of the popular reality show Survivor. Contestants go up against the banker on his private island to compete for a prize larger than any in the franchise’s history. Every high-stakes decision and deal brings the contestants closer to fortune or failure.
7. ’25 Words or Less’
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Based on the popular board game of the same name, 25 Words or Less is a hustle to communicate effectively under strict limits. Hosted by Meredith Vieira, it tests how well contestants can get their team to guess the answers with the fewest possible words. It’s a game of verbal chess where every word counts!
8. ‘America Says’
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America Says puts your trivia knowledge and speed to test. Two teams of four race against time as they guess how fellow Americans responded to various fill-in-the-blank survey questions. Can they do it in just 30 seconds? Don’t miss these electrifying races against the clock in this insanely addictive game show.
9. ‘People Puzzler’
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Have you been crushing your daily newspaper crossword puzzles? Then People Puzzler is the show for you. Host Leah Remini invites contestants to complete crossword puzzles based on pop culture and celebrity crosswords found in People Magazine. It’s an engaging blend of mental agility and pop culture prowess, making it the perfect game show for TV and entertainment lovers like us!
10. ‘Split Second’
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Prepare yourself for a thrilling ride with Split Second, a pulse-pounding game show that has made its mark in television history. Hosted by the charismatic Tom Kennedy, the show challenges contestants to answer questions under immense pressure and within a limited time, creating tense moments of excitement that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Rich in suspense and brimming with mind-bending trivia, each episode of Split Second offers a gripping blend of intellect and entertainment. Watch as contestants battle it out in a fierce competition of wits and reflexes, all for the chance of walking away with big prizes.
And there you have it: the most popular game shows available to watch on TV right now. Stay tuned for updates to come so you can keep up with the best TV content with DIRECTV.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the first game show on TV?
The first game show to air on TV was ‘Spelling Bee’ in 1938. The gameshow aired in the United Kingdom. In 1950, ‘Truth or Consequences’ was the first American game show broadcast on NBC.
What new TV game shows are coming out in 2024?
New TV game shows being released in 2024 include: ‘The Quiz with Balls’ (FOX), ‘Lucky 13’ (ABC), ‘The 1% Club’ (FOX) and ‘Hollywood Squares’ (CBS).
What game shows are most popular on TV?
The most popular gameshows on TV are the longstanding ‘Family Feud,’ ‘Jeopardy’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune.’
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